Kos Bay Hotel

I stayed at Kos Bay Hotel for one week and overall, I found it to be simple but functional – a decent choice for travelers who mainly want a place to sleep and spend most of their time exploring the island.

Location – 4/5
The location was great for me: about a 20-minute walk to Kos town, with restaurants and the bar street easily accessible on foot. There are several small supermarkets nearby, plus a beach and a small shopping center within walking distance.
A big plus (and also a downside) is the main road in front of the hotel. It gets quite loud in the evenings due to traffic, so it’s better suited for people who sleep with the balcony door closed and use the air conditioning – which worked very well in our room.
On the positive side, parking was easy and the main road makes it convenient to reach different parts of the island by car. One thing to note: there is a prison within about 100 meters. It looked very secure and didn’t cause any problems during our stay, but it might be worth mentioning for some travelers.

Room – 4/5
The room was basic but clean and had everything we needed:
• Strong air conditioning
• Decent fridge with a small freezer compartment
• Wi-Fi could be better, but was fine for most things
• Only one power outlet near the bed, which was inconvenient
• The shower was extremely small, although it was high enaugh, and the water pressure and temperature fluctuated a lot
• The chairs on the balcony were very uncomfortable to sit on for long periods

We didn’t use the safe, but we left valuables like an iPad and cash in the room all week without any issues. The room isn’t stylish or modern, but if you’re spending most of the day out and about, it does the job.

Breakfast – 2/5
Breakfast was included, but the selection was very limited. There were basic bread rolls, one type of ham and cheese, jam, honey, some boiled eggs (inconsistently cooked), cake, and yogurt with canned peaches. There was also some muesli.
The coffee was okay, but the juice didn’t taste good at all. Overall, very minimal and not particularly Greek.

Service
Cleaning staff were friendly and did a good job. Reception was helpful and answered all our questions kindly.

Other
There is no pool and no hotel bar, at least not that we saw.

Conclusion – 4/5 overall
Kos Bay Hotel is a good option for active travelers. It’s clean, well located, and affordable, but not ideal if you’re looking for a quiet place or modern amenities. I’d recommend it for people who plan to explore the island and just need a place to sleep.